Things We Surrender A Lowcountry Novel
Things We Surrender A Lowcountry Novel by Heidi Hostetter is published by Tall Cedar Press in 2018 and spans 316 pages. This fiction work explores the complexities of family dynamics through the lens of Joanna Rutledge Reed, who returns to her ancestral home in Charleston, South Carolina, after a series of personal failures. As she reconnects with her sister Marcy, who has remained in Charleston to care for their grandmother and manage the family business, Joanna confronts painful memories and hidden secrets that challenge her understanding of family loyalty and love.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the lives of three generations of Southern women, revealing the intricacies of their relationships and the burdens they carry. The story unfolds as Joanna grapples with her past decisions and seeks to mend her fractured ties with Marcy, who is dealing with her own struggles that have gone unnoticed. Set against the backdrop of Charleston, the novel invites reflection on the themes of family, forgiveness, and the possibility of second chances.
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Family has to take you in, no matter how many mistakes you’ve made. At least that’s what Joanna Rutledge Reed thought. At eighteen, she left her family’s ancestral home in Charleston, South Carolina, despite promising to stay. For years, she did whatever she wanted, barely giving her family a second thought. But a string of bad decisions results in heartbreak, forcing her to return home, her life in tatters. While her wayward sister traveled the world, Marcy remained in Charleston, caring for her aging grandmother and managing the family business. And she’s got problems of her own that no one seems to notice or care about. When Joanna arrives unexpectedly, Marcy bristles at the intrusion, suspicious of her sister’s motives. As Joanna picks up the threads of her old life, she discovers things are not what they appear to be. Painful memories and secrets resurface, leading Joanna to question everything she thought she knew about her family. When her life begins to crash around her again, she needs her sister more than ever. Set against the rich tapestry of Charleston, South Carolina, three generations of strong Southern women share a history and not-quite-forgotten secrets. Will the bonds they forged years ago be strong enough to give them a second chance at being a family?
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